Housekeeping/Laundry Aide Casual

Dufferin Oaks LTC • Shelburne, ON

22h • CA$26 - CA$29 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide can be scheduled to work as either a Housekeeping or Laundry Aide. As a Housekeeping Aide, the successful candidate will ensure the maintenance of a clean and safe environment for the residents of the Home. As a Laundry Aide, the successful candidate will handle the washing and drying of linen and personal items for the residents.

Requirements

• Grade 12 education preferred
• Ability to work varying shifts, statutory holidays, weekends and maintain regular punctual attendance.
• Ability to operate various pieces of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate laundry equipment such as washing machines, dryers, linen press, and clothing labeler.
• Ability to engage with a wide variety of people with a high level of professionalism, compassion and courtesy including culturally, socially, and economically diverse populations, seniors, persons with disabilities and professional colleagues.
• Physically able to carry out duties of the position.
• Satisfactory police vulnerable sector screening
• Two Step Tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Housekeeping Course would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a similar position considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service the Home: move furniture, equipment and supplies, and perform a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the Home in an orderly and sanitary condition
• Sweep, mop, wet wash and vacuum the floors. Responsible for scrubbing the floors using a scrubber machine and polishing the floors, using a buffing machine.
• High and low dusting of furniture, walls, over doors, cupboards, etc.
• Clean washrooms, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Collect and transport waste materials to garbage rooms / receptacles.
• Sort and separate items to be laundered in accordance with laundering requirements and ensure proper identification of all personal clothing.
• Operate automatic washing machines, dryers, and iron.
• Gather and transport laundered garments to appropriate floors, hand iron and fold or hang garments after laundering.
• Routinely inspect linens for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn linens.
• Report injuries, hazards, equipment defects and unsafe conditions. Take appropriate action to prevent accidents/injury.
• Follow all infection control practices including routine practices and additional precautions where required.
• Ensure knowledge of and adherence to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) program through knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) applicable to Housekeeping division.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to the MSDS and other policies and procedures.
• Create and reinforce a caring environment that supports the Residents Bill of Rights
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage ranging between $25.97- $28.92
• Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
• Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED